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High hydrostatic pressure in combination with heat, involving either an acidified or low-acid food that is intended for ambient distribution, must involve the expert services of a processing authority.

Given the potentially fatal consequences of an undeclared allergen, relying on food labels to ensure the safety of allergic consumers may not seem sufficiently protective.

While biobased plastics offer myriad benefits related to sustainability, there are some concerns related to biodegradability.

FDA is expected to propose its new definition for “healthy” labeling any day now. Is you company ready?

Time and temperature are the two most important parameters that dictate the use of blanching as a process preventive control

What effect the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s labeling regulations and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’d disclosure rules will have on the food industry. 

Understanding the nature of class action lawsuits and evaluating your company’s products, are essential to reducing the risk of litigation.

As concerns about impurities in food contact materials have increased, existing regulatory requirements that impact such impurities are discussed.

The risks posed by edible insects as food depend on the species of insect, the feed they consume, the environment they inhabit, and the production and processing methods adopted.

Here’s how food companies can use the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus to resolve disputes involving their advertising and labeling.